February 27, 2018 ~ Lenten Reflections (English & Espanol)

Lent. It’s a time for cleansing, fasting and denial. The number one question is “What are you giving up for Lent?”

In the first reading Isaiah tells us that God wants us to wash ourselves clean, put away our misdeeds and cease doing evil. “What are you giving up for Lent?”

Sometimes we get so focused on denying ourselves during Lent that we don’t really dwell on the giving part of Lent. Giving ourselves the time to come closer to Our Lord.

We are so caught up in the day to day….kids, school, work, life, we forget to take the time for God. Take 15 minutes today to meditate on the wonderful people in your life. Have you thanked God today? Take 15 minutes today to read the Passion of the Christ. Have you thanked Jesus today? Take 15 minutes today to pray with a sincere and grateful heart. Have you thanked the Holy Spirit today? “What are you giving for Lent?”

This year, make Lent a time of giving. Make time for the Lord and make positive changes in your life. Set your alarm for noon and say the Angelus every day. It is a small change, but it will have a lasting effect on your life. You will stop in the middle of each day and reflect on your day. You will offer it up to Our Holy Mother and her Son, Jesus.